Buying Computer Parts

The time has come!  I've started buying parts for the computer and it's been an interesting experience.  It goes without saying that I've scouted around for best prices and in the end I settled for buying from Amazon.  I looked at Amazon.com, .uk and .au.  Prices with conversion appeared to favour .com (America) and .au at the moment is really only kindles and online books - no computer parts.  So I placed my order with .com and went through the pages to process it.

First thing - Although I could order the processor, the graphics card and the RAM and have them shipped to New Zealand,  I wasn't permitted to order the motherboard - WHY?  I'm sure the answer is there somewhere on the internet but I'm not going to waste time looking for it.

Second thing - Prices look good on Amazon, but be aware that when you get to Check Out two things are added - the first is delivery costs which, yeah, one would expect, but the second is the "Import Fees Deposit".  This is quite significant as it adds another 15% to the overall cost - so beware!!

Third thing - just be aware that if you're buying through  the states, but paying with a different currency this will need to be converted - you can guarantee, I'm sure, that you may not get the best of rates.....just another way to make a bit of extra money - I might be a bit cynical here ;-)

So, this is what I've ordered so far from Amazon (don't forget to add the delivery and import fee):

Ordered through Amazon.com (USA)

Buying the motherboard through a New Zealand firm

The Motherboard  As I couldn't order the motherboard through Amazon, I've ordered that locally in New Zealand through PC Online.  The prices, once you add the GST/VAT/taxes to the Amazon prices actually do end up being pretty similar - so be aware when comparing prices.

A big choice that takes a bit of research if you're not totally familiar with  the terminology.